Nursing Assistant Float Pool
Fairview Health Services·Burnsville, Minnesota
Fairview Health Services·Burnsville, Minnesota
The Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care, including grooming, feeding, and monitoring vital signs under the direction of a professional nurse. They are also responsible for transporting patients, maintaining equipment, and stocking supplies within the float pool unit.
Ridges Hospital is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Assistant to join our Float Pool unit!
Located in Burnsville, just 20 minutes south of Minneapolis, MN, near the 35 E and 35 W conjunctions.
This position is a .75 FTE, working 60 hours per 2 week pay period.
This position works 12-hour shifts, every third weekend rotation (Fri,Sat,Sun), and on the day shift (7am-7:30pm).
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies.
The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse.
The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.
Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include: Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding, Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams, Oral hygiene, Specimen collection/testing, Position/ambulating, Changing linens, Promptly answers call lights.
Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition.
Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.
Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
Orients patient and their family to the environment.
Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.
Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.
Assures patients get to appointments on time.
Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.
Cleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.
Orders and stocks supplies.
Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.
Performs other tasks as needed.
License/Certification/Registration Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program OR Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician OR Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program OR Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire.
This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required.
Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must have a BLS certification and either a Nursing Assistant certification, completion of a specific training program, or six months of direct care experience. Alternatively, current enrollment in a nursing program with one completed clinical rotation is acceptable.
Market context
In Minnesota, Nursing Assistant Float Pool roles are typically in demand because facilities need flexible coverage across units and shifts. This role is competitive for candidates who already have CNA training, can work in varied settings, and can quickly adapt to changing patient needs. Before applying, confirm your BLS certification status and review the posted requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.
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